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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,814.28, 322,179.89 and 204,145.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,814.28, 322,179.89 and 204,145.50 is: 306,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,814.28 : 322,179.89 = 204,145.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,814.28/322,179.89 = 204,145.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,814.28x = 322,179.89 × 204,145.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,814.28x = 65,771,574,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,771,574,734.00/214,814.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,178.78

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